The first general step to creating a character is to come up with a general idea or, ”Character Concept”. This can be a sort of archetype, such as the lone hero, the dastardly villain, or the hopeless damsel. But the idea is to begin with a basic idea that will drive the persona, and overall outline, of who your character is.

Some Helpful Questions to get a Character Concept:

Are they male or female?

What kind of person are they?

Any existing characters that are similar to who you are making? (Aka, Dastardly Villain = Snidely Whiplash, Hopeless Damsel = Sleeping Beauty).